Pariaman

Pariaman is a port city on Sumatra's west coast divided into four administrative districts. The settlement stretches along 12 kilometers of shoreline with wide waterfront areas and offshore islands.

In the 16th century, the city served as a key port for Minangkabau traders and connected highland settlements to maritime merchants. This position helped establish it as an early center for cultural and commercial exchange.

The Tabuik festival shapes community life and shows Indian influences brought by soldiers centuries ago. During celebrations, residents carry decorated ceremonial structures through streets before submerging them in the ocean.

The city connects to other regions through Minangkabau International Airport about 25 kilometers away and regular train services to Padang. Local buses offer good connections to neighboring towns and inland areas throughout the year.

The local economy relies heavily on agriculture with crops like coconut palms and rubber grown across wide areas surrounding the city. The green fields shape the landscape far beyond the urban boundaries.

Location: West Sumatra

Inception: July 2, 2002

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Reference: 13.77

Shares border with: Padang Pariaman

Website: http://kotapariaman.go.id

GPS coordinates: -0.62611,100.12056

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:30